Kidde Pro 210 Fire Extinguisher vs First Alert FIAFESA5 Fire Extinguisher

The Kidde Pro is an ABC-rated, chemical fire extinguisher, meaning it can handle all types of blazes: combustibles/conventional, flammable liquids, and electrical. While it's size and weight make it a perfect household unit, it is equally suitable for industrial use such as in offices, schools, hotels, and other businesses.

This fire extinguisher comprises a powder-coated cylinder, a brass valve (that’s ready for use as soon as it's needed), and a chrome-plated trigger. The unit is therefore protected against corrosion and feels durable and sturdy to use.

This extinguisher features a plastic hanger and a wall mount. The plastic hanger allows you to hang up the cylinder where you can access it quickly, while the wall mount makes it easy to mount to a wall wherever it may be needed. In fact, the unit is U.S. Coast Guard approved when used with the optional mounting bracket.

The Kidde Pro only weighs 7 lbs, making it lighter than a large bag of sugar. Units of this size make particularly good laundry room and kitchen extinguishers.

Of the larger fire extinguishers on the market, the Kidde Pro is one of the cheapest at $46.94.

The Kidde Pro can discharge up to 15 feet in a time of 13 to 15 seconds.

The Kidde Pro can be refilled for cheap after it has been used.

The Kidde comes with a high quality pressure gauge that allows for immediate pressure status checks.

The First Alert is about the same size as a 2-liter soda bottle, making it so compact that it can be easily stashed in the glove compartment or under the seats of your car. It can handle small fires that are common in cars, such as flammable liquid fires and live electrical equipment fires, the cause of which are usually electrical issues and gasoline, oil, or grease spillages.

The mounting bracket that accompanies this unit allows for it to not only be placed within easy reach but also to be placed somewhere with added stability. This is particularly useful when mounting the unit in your vehicle, ensuring that damage is prevented both to the extinguisher and to your vehicle.

The First Alert comes with a pressure gauge that is large in size and easy to read, making it particularly pleasant to use for those who have sight difficulties.

This fire extinguisher is suitable for all types of users thanks to its straight-forward and easy-to-read instructions that provide accessible information for quick reference.

The biodegradable contents of the First Alert Fire Extinguisher mean that in the case of a fire, you simply have to wipe the affected area with a damp cloth and any residue left by the extinguisher will come off. As such, no damage to your property will be caused.